The Use of Ethnomathematics Learning Devices Based On Realistic Mathematics Education Models On Mathematics Literacy Mastery
The Use of Ethnomathematics Learning Devices Based On Realistic Mathematics Education Models On Mathematics Literacy Mastery
Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Sciences and Teacher Profession (ICETeP 2020)
ABSTRACT
The main objective of this study was to develop learning ethnomathematics learning device based on Realistic
Mathematics Education models on skill mastery in mathematics learning activities. The quasi-experimental technique
was done by matching the pre-test and post-test control group. The study involves the State Elementary School (SDN)
of Bengkulu city cluster 14 of class 4 as the population. Cluster random sampling is the technique applied to
determine the sampling so that the study took class 4 at SDN 52 Bengkulu City as an experimental group and class 4
at SDN 24 as the control group. A test comprising of five questions in the form of description was the instrument
used in this study. The test was given two times; before and after the learning activities in the experimental and
control classes. The results of the t-test on students' post-test showed tcount = 3.19, and ttable = 2.04. Hence, tcount >
ttable indicated that there were differences in post-test results between the experimental and control class. It can be
concluded that there is a significant influence on the use of ethnomathematics-based realistic mathematics models on
literacy abilities in mathematics learning activities of the 4th grade at SDN XIV in Bengkulu city.
Keywords: Ethnomatematics, Realistic mathematics model, Mathematic mastery.
systematically about concrete objects at the age of cultural elements with mathematics so that students
elementary school. This is in line with Brunner's are expected to know, love, and preserve culture.
theory that the learning process of elementary school
One of the cultures of Bengkulu Province that is
students was at the enactive, iconic, and symbolic
close to students is the Tabut Festival. In the
stages. Students will get experience or an event
construction of the Tabut building the requirements
directly that relates to concrete objects in their
for mathematical content, it is geometrical material.
surrounding environment.
According to the 2013 curriculum investigation, there
Therefore, to help students understand was some basic competency of 4th-grade
mathematics and know-how to realize it in their daily mathematics subjects that contain geometry material.
activities, the learning can be done by emphasizing The basic competition was KD 3.8 Analyzing the
the use of situations that can be imagined by students properties of the regular polygon and irregular
themselves. The model that elevates the context of polygon, then 4.8 identify a regular polygon and
real-life as a source of learning is the Realistic irregular polygon. In the KD above, students will
Mathematics Education model (RME). Accordingly, learn mathematics by using the construction of the
Fathurrohman [5] the model of realistic mathematics Tabut building. Geometry elements in the Tabut were
can be interpreted as the learning activities that apply found in the construction of the building.
actual-world situations. The students will not easily
By using Tabut's construction to find a concept,
forget about the notion of mathematics learning
the students will explore and think creatively.
because the realistic mathematics Education model
Therefore the students can develop their
uses real situations and objects around in the learning
mathematical literacy abilities. Mathematical literacy
activities. The results were the same as a research
components to be investigated by the researchers are
done by Karjiyati et al [6] entitled Development of
components of the process, contents, and contexts. In
Quantum Teaching Models in Mathematics Learning
Fajriyah's research entitled "The Role of
using Realistic Mathematics Education to Improve
Ethnomatematics Related to Mathematical Concepts
Learning Achievement, Creativity and Character of
in Supporting Literacy" [10]. The results of this study
Elementary Students. The results of this study
indicated that ethnomathematics enables students to
indicated that the RME model can improve the
identify the concepts of mathematics as literacy
concept of understanding, creativity, and character
according to their understanding of the socio-cultural
development of elementary students.
background. Moreover, ethnomathematics offers the
In facilitating the students to understand the situation in which are greater and more fun
concepts of the learning cases, a source related to the encouragement for the students so that they can have
students’ environment is required. They can learn more motivation to participate in the learning
based on the culture in the close setting. Mathematics activities. It is hoped that the students’ mathematics
related to the culture around is so-called literacy can reach a better quality. The above
Ethnomathematics. This agrees with Gerdes in explanation leads to the following objectives: 1) to
Dominikus [7] that ethnomathematics is a study of produce mathematics learning divice with the RME
mathematics concerning culture. According to Sirate model that are appropriate to be used in mathematics
[8] the results of his research indicated that the learning; 2) to produce effective learning tools to
ethnomathematics use was beneficial as the tools in improve mathematical literacy skills; 3) to compare
motivating, stimulating, and overcoming difficulties learning by using the RME model learning devices
of students in learning mathematics. This is because with conventional models learning devices in
ethnomathematics is a part of students' daily lives improving student literacy skills.
which is an initial conception that has been owned by
2. METHOD
the local socio-cultural environment. Besides that,
ethnomathematics gives a new nuance to This study was a research development. The study
mathematics learning. was done from February to March 2020 at SDN 52
Bengkulu City and SDN 24 Bengkulu City. The
This is supported by research Irawan and
sample of this research was grade IV A students.
Kencanawaty [9]. Their research indicated that
realistic mathematics learning based on The population was the whole subject under
ethnomathematics was one of the alternatives in research. The populations in this research were all
classroom learning. The learning activities become grade IV elementary schools on the XIV group of
more interactive so that the problems concerning Bengkulu city which consisted of SDN 24 Bengkulu
daily activities can be studied by the students. City, SDN 52 Bengkulu City, SDN 45 Bengkulu City,
Ethnomatematics’element becomes one of the teacher and SDN 24 Bengkulu City.
alternatives to provide learning that is linked to
The sampling technique was cluster random
sampling. According to Winarni [11] this technique
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was used if a heterogeneous population is found The preparation of the worksheet (LKPD) was
because the sub-population of a group (cluster) has adjusted to the principles of the learning model
heterogeneous nature. In addition, this technique was (RME). LKPD was one of the teaching materials that
used if a list of all population units is not obtained, so serves to help students carry out learning. LKPD was
it was sufficient to list the clusters. arranged in a systematic, detailed, and clear way so
that it could help students carry out learning.
Samples were taken by random and carried out
According to Widada [14], the contextual learning
by drawing one of the elementary schools from the
media application suitable to the students’ needs can
entire population. Four elementary schools cluster
provide improvement in students' capabilities to
XIV with A accreditation in Bengkulu City were
achieve the notion and principle of mathematics.
drawn to get one school that would become a testing
Accordingly, it can improve students’ learning
ground, namely class IV SDN 45 Bengkulu City and
outcomes.
class IV SDN 42 Bengkulu city. The researchers
would draw in determining the control class and the Contextual learning media can efficiently generate
experimental class. In conducting the study, the patterns that students can quickly compile conjectures.
elementary school that would be used as an Besides, the students can accomplish the concepts and
experimental group was class IV A SDN 52, and the values that they are learning with the aid of more
control group was class IV A SDN 24 in Bengkulu competent friends or teachers with vertical
City. mathematical practices. It was found that more than 82
percent of junior high school students in Bengkulu
3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION City were able to properly achieve the principles and
The study indicates the results of development. At values of the application of learning media. The
the initial stage, namely the stage of drafting mathematical skill of students who learn
mathematical learning tools namely the syllabus, ethnomathematics-oriented on YouTube media is also
lesson plans, worksheets, and the assessment greater than that of students who do not learn
instruments. The syllabus was developed based on ethnomathematics- oriented after mastering the initial
Permendikbud Republic of Indonesia Number 60 of abilities of the students [15].
2013 (Ministry of Education and Culture, 2013)
The assessment of instrument was developed based
concerning the basic framework and structure of
on Permendikbud RI Number 66 the year 2013 related
curriculum (KI and KD) mathematics material of
to assessment standards and Permendikbud RI
polygon regular and polygon irregular terms) 2013 for
Number 104 in 2014 related to the developed
elementary school and Permendikbud Republic of
assessment also refers to the learning objectives that
Indonesia Number 65 of 2013 (Ministry of Education
would be measured during the learning process and
and Culture, 2013) about process standards. In the
after learning. In this study, the assessment of
syllabus, the learning activities developed are adapted
instrument developed was a question of mathematical
to the syntax of the learning model that is used in this
literacy skills.
study namely the Realistic Mathematics Education
(RME) model. After compiling a draft of the mathematics
learning tool, it was continued to the validation
The lesson plans were developed referring to
process. The validation process in this study involved
the prepared syllabus. The preparation of the lesson
an expert lecturer and elementary’s teacher. The
plans is also based on Permendikbud Republic of
following table shows the draft of validation results in
Indonesia Number 65 of 2013 (Ministry of Education
RME learning device from elementary’s teachers.
and Culture 2013) about the standard process, and
Permendikbud Republic of Indonesia Number 81A of Table 1. The Validation of Learning Devices by
2013 and the Permendikbud Republic of Indonesia Validators
Number 103 of 2014 (Ministry of Education and
INDICATORS / ASPECTES SCORE
Culture, 2014) regarding the implementation of the No
2013 Curriculum. It was adjusted to the syntax of the OBSERVED 1 2 3 4
RME model. The learning steps in this lesson plan are
intended to direct the improvement of students’ 1. Conformity between KI, KD, and 3
Indicators
mathematical process skills and literacy abilities. It is
by the research results that planning realistic 2. Clarity of the formulation of learning 3
mathematical learning activities by using the objectives (does not lead to double
ethnomathematics theory enables students to define interpretation)
the notion of functions in mathematics effectively [12]
[13]. 3. Selection of learning material 4
(conformity with the objectives and
characteristics of the students)
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4. Organizing of learning materials 4 with the use the RME model based on
(wrinkling, systematic, and time ethnomathematics.. The researchers used the Tabut as
allocation) a culture of Bengkulu Province. The
ethnomathematics-based RME model places more
5. Selection of learning sources / media 3
emphasis on the association between initial
(suitability and characteristics of the
experience/knowledge and the environment around
students)
students about culture and the subjects taught so that
6. Clarity of learning scenarios (learning 4 learning became meaningful to students. Students
steps in the initial, core and were required to know the problems that occur in the
concluding stages) environment and try to solve those problems. At the
time of researching the experimental class and the
7. Detailed learning scenarios (each step 3
teacher's control were required to be creative in
reflected in strategy / method and
presenting learning resources. In the experimental
time allocation)
class, the teacher presented a miniature Tabut building
8. Appropriateness of assessment 4 while in the control class used the EEC model. In the
techniques with indicators / learning control class, the teacher presented Figures of getting
objectives up flat. By using real learning resources, students were
more active and enthusiastic. The results showed that
9. Complete instruments (questions, 4
through learning with the ethnomathematics approach
keys, scoring guidelines)
students could carry out the process of abstraction,
10 Integration and compatibility 3 idealization, and generalization about geometric
. between components in the lesson objects. Students can do interiorization and
plans encapsulation in the form of geometric concepts and
principles. It is done through specialization and
Total score 35
generalization [16] [17].
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miniature that has been made to represent all of the The third step was comparing and discussing
materials flat build. Utilization of the miniature of the answers. At this stage, each group reported the results
tabut fosters motivation of learning, students were of the discussion in front of the class by bringing a
very enthusiastic and ask about learning material so miniature tabut as the medium to assist in reporting
that their interest in learning highly. RME learning the results of the discussion. Students would read the
made students feel happy, comfortable, and results of the discussion systematically using a
enthusiastic in learning, students also always miniature tabut. After that, the teacher asked answers
remember the mathematical concepts obtained all to the other groups about the results of the group
because the students were looking for themselves. discussion going forward to the class. After questions
When students understand contextual problems, and asks, the teacher gave reinforcement about the
according to Chisara [19] through the RME model material in terms of polygon regularity and polygon
approach students could find out the relationship irregularity. Similarly, Syamsyudin noted that more
between mathematics and everyday life. students are actively interacting with other students or
Representation of activities in the step of teachers, and it is better to convert information on
understanding contextual problems could be seen in story problems or problems into a mathematical model
Figure 2. or in a mathematical expression. The activity
representation in the steps of comparing and
discussing answers is shown in Figure 4.
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conventionally taught. It applies a similar effect on From the table above, it can be concluded that
students’ learning activities [22]. Through learning learning tools that use the RME model were better for
that is close to students' minds and the increasing the literacy ability of students than those
ethnomathematics approach can improve problem- using conventional models. The results, provide
solving skills [23], mathematical communication [24], reinforcement of previous research. Local culture is
and overcome mathematical difficulties [25] [26] the starting point for learning mathematics. This is to
Also, it was to improved mathematical abilities. make it easier for students to recognize the concepts
needed, making it easier for students to establish ties
In the control class that used the EEC model
between concepts. Besides, It will make the ideals of
(exploration, elaboration, confirmation). At this stage,
reduction, substitution, and combination simpler for
the teacher gave an explanation of geometrical shapes
students to achieve. The result of this study is that
by using images. The media used in the control class
studying ethnomathematics about the community of
was only in the form of flat shapes. Learning
Bengkulu fishermen can solve the difficulties of
resources presented were only based on learning
students knowing the linear equation system. The
books. The teacher appointed one of the students
understanding of the number of students taught with
forward to show the geometry in the Figure. When the
associated learning in mathematics is better than that
teacher asked who wants to answer the question,
taught with traditional learning models. The overall
students tended to be passive and afraid to advance.
score of the willingness of students to grasp the notion
Different from the conditions in the experimental
of numbers in students who received local culture-
class.
based material was greater than students who received
The second step was elaboration. In this step, local culture-based material (ethnomathematics) [27].
students were divided into heterogeneous groups to There are differences in mathematical abilities for
discussed student discussion sheets. Students students who are taught with realistic mathematics
discussed and worked on the questions according to approaches compared with students taught with
the Figures available at LKPD. During the group traditional learning. Also, the mathematical skills of
discussion process, students took longer to work on ethnomathematical oriented students were better than
the problems than in the experimental class. Some those who were non-ethnomathematical oriented [26].
students write the results of answers, some students This gives confidence that realistic mathematics
dictate the answers and tones of students who measure learning and ethnomathematics approaches have a
images. The teacher went around to see the work of positive influence on students' mathematical abilities
students. in elementary schools.
The final step was confirmation. In this step, each 4. CONCLUSION
group reported the results of the discussion in front of
The following conclusions are drawn based on the
the class by bringing the LKPD results. Students read
explanation and discussion of this study: 1)
the results of the discussion systematically. After that,
mathematics learning devices with the RME model
the teacher asked answers to the other groups about
are suitable in mathematics learning, 2) RME model
the results of the group discussion going forward to
is effective in improving mathematical literacy skills,
the class. Both students and teachers concluded the
3) learning by using the RME model learning tools is
subject matter that has been learned. The teacher
better in improving students' mathematical literacy
provided opportunities for students to made
skills than conventional model learning devices in
conclusions about the material that they had learned.
improving student literacy skills.
After that, the teacher gave the stabilization of the
material for students to write the conclusions in their ACKNOWLEDGMENT
respective notebooks.
We would like to thank the research and
Table 3. The result of the second post-test community service institute, Bengkulu University.
Thank you for the support of funding and facilities.
Posttest
Deskription
Eksperiment Control
The lowest score 36 18
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